KUKA.Sim / KUKA OLP - DS-SIM Public Tools

Extensions and Python Add-ons
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If you work with KUKA robots in KUKA.Sim (Add On) or KUKA OLP, this Python add on adds some functions that can make your life easier:

  • Import of $config.dat file properties (Base/Basename, Tool/Toolname, LoadData)

  • Save and load signal connections of a robot (e.g. if you have to manually exchange a robot)

  • Mirror position statements (for mirrored parts etc.)

  • Adapt position statements with a relative offset or absolute values for selectable parameters of the statements (Coordinates, external axis values, …)

  • Adapt Tool or Base of selected statements without changing robot pose in those statements

  • Add an input to a component. Connect a Boolean signal to this input to show or hide the component while the simulation is running

DS_SIM_Public_Tools
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To install the add on download the zip file below, then unzip and copy the folder “DS_SIM” to the MyCommands folder of your simulation software. The MyCommands folder should be located in your personal documents folder.
Example:
C:\Users\%username%\OneDrive - KUKA AG\Documents\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands
(be aware that the path might be slightly different on your system, due to language settings!)

DS_Sim_V1.3.zip (1.6 MB)

You can find more detailed information regarding add ons and how to install them in the Visual Components Academy here

EDITS

EDIT 2023-10-27:

  • New version V1.1
  • Changed folder structure of add on
  • Fixed some issues in Save/Load Signal Connections
  • Added features
    • Helpers/AdaptStatements
      → select multiple statements and adapt various parmeters of those statements, e.g. ablolute value for an external axis or a relative offset for a coordinate

NOTE:

  • There still seem to be other issues in Save/Load Signal Connection
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EDIT 2023-11-03:

  • New version V1.2
  • Fixed bug in Save/Load Signal Connections
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EDIT 2024-06-17:

  • New version V1.3
  • PROGRAM / DS-SIM Public Tools / Import / Import Tools/Bases
    → enhanced support for various syntax in config.dat regarding HOME positions
  • Added functions
    • PROGRAM / DS-SIM Public Tools / Helpers / Change Tool/Base
      → Adapt Tool or Base of all selected statements without changing robot pose in those statements
    • MODELING / DS-SIM Public Tools / Wizards / Show/Hide component via Signal
      → Adds an input to a component. Connect a Boolean signal to this input to show or hide the component while the simulation is running
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Hello…where can i download the add-on??

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Forgot to add it while creating the post, I now added it to the original post above.

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Thanks, works perfectly.
Best regards, Christoph

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Info for new users
To install the add on unzip the files and copy the unzipped folder “DS_SIM_Public_Tools_V1-0” to the following location:
C:\Users%username%\OneDrive - KUKA AG\Dokumente\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands

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Hi, can you add support for Kuka.Sim 3.1
I am trying to start it there, but it says cant find file named kuka and is not starting.
I need to be able to mirror positions
Thanks!
V

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Hi, There is no plan at the moment to make this compatible with Sim 3.1. The Sim 3.1 programming page is a whole different story and I don’t have any experience how to create motion commands there. As Sim 3.1 is discontinued at this point I will not get into that. You could work with a trial version of Sim 4 or buy Sim 4 at the yearly license is quite affordable.

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thanks, this time i did it manually already :slight_smile: but i will need to upgrade it seems
Here is the result :

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Updated to version DS_Sim_V1.1

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Updated to version DS_Sim_V1.2

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C:\Users%username%\Dokumente\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands

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I think you are missing a backslash after Users
C:\Users%username%\Dokumente\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands

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Added version 1.3, changes are mentioned in the original post above.

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